Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
  
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
  
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
  
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
  
VIBURNUM lentago
  
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In Hindi
सागौन
  
Nannyberry
  
In German
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In French
Teak
  
alisier
  
In Spanish
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In Greek
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In Portuguese
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In Polish
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
In Latin
Teak
  
Nannyberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Tectona
  
Viburnum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Teak and Nannyberry
Season and care of Teak and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Nannyberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Nannyberry Physical Information
Teak and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Nannyberry are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Nannyberry
Care of Teak and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.